Deceased
Janet Robyn Ward
Demographics
62y, female
Date of death
2022-03-08
Finding date
2025-01-28
Cause of death
Multiple injuries sustained in a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision
AI-generated summary
Janet Robyn Ward, aged 62, died in a head-on motor vehicle collision on 8 March 2022 when the other driver, James Jarman, crossed onto her lane while distracted by mobile phone use (Snapchat). Her vehicle sustained catastrophic damage with fatal head and chest injuries. The coroner found the crash was solely due to Mr Jarman's negligent driving while distracted; no other factors (speed, alcohol, drugs, weather, vehicle defects) contributed. Mr Ward took appropriate evasive action but could not avoid the collision due to roadside obstacles. This case exemplifies the life-threatening consequences of driver distraction and the critical importance of full attention while driving.
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